The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Is a New and Much Improved SUV
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee review! The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is totally new -- and very much improved compared to the old Grand Cherokee. Today I'm reviewing the new Grand Cherokee, and I'll show you all around the 2021 Grand Cherokee. I'll show you all the quirks and features of the new Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I'll drive the new Grand Cherokee to show you what it's like on the road.
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I know I enjoy the “normal” car reviews a lot more than the super cars because it is something your everyday car shopper would consider.
@@yungboicontigo9278 I see your point. Your profile pic is just amazing 😂
Totally agree. I prefer reviews of quirky older cars and newer regular cars over supercars. The supercar reviews kinda bore me tbh. Meh, just another stupid toy for the ultra-rich.
@@yungboicontigo9278 i have no interest at all in super cars. I like 70’s muscle. Other than that I’d take a mid 90’s Chevy c1500 over pretty much any other vehicle if I had the opportunity to have any car I wanted. My dream car is a 70 cuda but I’m sure I’ll never have one of those. I’ve been into cars forever. I’m actually a mechanic, super cars just don’t interest me at all. I drive a 2008 tundra that is bare stock. I don’t tune or upgrade or really do anything to my vehicles besides tinting the windows. I’m a really weird car guy. So this jeep interests me because my wife could use a new car.
@@yungboicontigo9278 Not at all. I LOVE sports cars! From affordable sports cars like Miatas and FRS/BRZ all the way up to 911/C8 level cars. It’s just cars above $200k or so don’t interest me much at all tbh
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There are dials, when you’re on the plain digital speedometer you just need to hold the OK button on the steering wheel, and it’ll switch over
I saw that too, it says it right on the screen
Typical Doug problems...
Yep, it says it at 8:09. "Hold OK for Analog"
He's probably smacking his head as he reads this
@@__The_Real_V__ how are they tiresome?
“KIDS QUIT MESSING AROUND BACK THERE OR ELSE”
Kids: *continue horseplayin*
Dad: *3rd row headset drop button engage* 💢B O N K💢
This is the kind of parents that would own this vehicle. And I am all for it
The Durango has that feature, it’s so you can see better behind the third row when no one’s sitting there.
My buddy's 04 or 05 Volvo S60 R Design has the head knockers, used to get our coworkers with them all the time.
CAN SOMEONE TEACH DOUG HOW TO SAY COMFORTABLY PROPERLY, IT HAS 3 SYLLABLES NOT 4 !!!!!!!!!
L.M.A.O
When the client picks up the car:
“Why is there no liquid left in the camera cleaner?”
“Oh, that was just Doug”
Doug: "this isn't a large vehicle"
Me, an European "oh goodness me"
Check out the Ford Excursion!!
Its a "small" vehicle by North American standards since most cars (mostly just SUVs in this case) are the length of (nearly) 8.9m aka the standard length of a European Midi Bus such as the short Wheelbase Alexander Dennis Enviro 200/MMC while their Lorries/Semi-Trucks are the length of a Mark II (railway) coach either British Rail or Deutsche Bahn standards
My 2005 Chevrolet Suburban would probably give you a case of the vapors!
Well, so far I know, the long version won't be sold in Europe - only the short version
And he’s also surprised that the rear seats can comfortably sit 2 adult. Talking about a 5.2 meters long SUV 😅
A correction for Doug at 8:15 he claims you can’t have dials for the gauge cluster, you can if you switch to the gauges in full view then hold OK to switch to analog and you get dials for the tachometer and speedometer.
How on earth do you switch a digital cluster to an analog one, that makes zero sense...
@@jaredchampagne2752 They mean analog style display dials, which most cars with digital gauge clusters still have.
@@jaredchampagne2752 it's analog style gauges and dials. On a complex screen like this, you can set it to display analog style gauges. The Grand Cherokee has this feature.
I don't think I've ever seen this massive of a leap in interior quality between generations before.
it can finally compete on the european market imo, i actually prefer it over new gls
@@tomektomek9836 yeah it finally looks different instead of that typical „us” plastic interiors
@@regularwannabe1085 The lower trims still have a LOT of plastic, but the Jeep interiors have come a long way in the last few years.
The interior of the Wrangler is still garbage though.
@@boogeyratt my ex drives the wrangler, glad to hear it 😂🤝🏼
The interior is beautiful. The grand wagoneers interior is even better though
The dials are accessible by holding "ok" on the digital spedo.
You beat me to it.
On god he beat me to it I like my new jeep though this thing is nice
I discovered this at work the other day. I never noticed as an option before and I wonder if it was added with a system update for uconnect.
It says right on the screen when he goes there, "Hold OK for Analog"
Looks like this is a much grander version of the grand Cherokee.
@Joseph Payton yup, just trying to make a shitty pun
Jeep Grander Cherokee
Hmm rebadged and different body Grand Wagoneer?
@@BeingMe23 Grand Wagoneer is body on frame. This is unibody.
@@BeingMe23 Completely different vehicle inside and out. Grand wagoneer uses a truck style body on frame construction (actually the same frame as a Ram 1500). This is a car style unibody construction (same as the alfa romeo stelvio) The top level engine on this (5.7l) is the base engine on the wagoneer. Grand wagoneer has the 6.4l V8. Grand wagoneer also has a larger, more luxurious interior. The grand wagoneer is quite a bit larger because it is basically a glorified Ram. The grand cherokee with the 5.7l tows 7200 lbs. The wagoneer 5.7l tows 10000 lbs and the grand wagoneer 6.4l tows 9850 lbs. Grand wagoneer is a full size SUV. This is a midsize SUV.
This is the first American car where I've actually went "Wow" when I saw the interior, maybe the Navigator got close but this one is just so beautiful
It's just a dodge durango...
The grand wagoneer also looks really good!! It's super expensive obviously but it honestly looks like its price tag
@@RyanVier it is?
@@RyanVier couldn’t be more wrong
Jeep hasn’t been an “American” brand since what, the early 90s? It’s owned by Fiat, and before that it was a Canadian company, and before that it was part of Mercedes.
Our Expedition also has the tailgate button on the inside. And we actually prefer it. My wife is short (she's asian ok!) and the Expedition is a big vehicle making it a little difficult for her to reach the top for the button if placed on the tailgate, especially holding groceries. If you're holding anything with two hands, it makes it difficult to push the button on the tailgate.
That’s exactly what I thought. Tiny people may not reach the button if it’s in the tailgate
exactly that or say, if your kids are helping carrying in the groceries or something like that, it's easier for them to reach
What I love about the Suburban and Expedition is the rear glass that opens.
And you don't have to approach the button from the back. Just reach and get it as you are walking towards the front of the car.
3:43 I love how the head rest on the seat is adjusted to Doug's hunched over position, i can totally picture him driving like that, going: "Heeeheeeeee!!!"
Doug: You've got to press the button and immediately duck and walk away
Also Doug: After he presses the button stand there for like 3 seconds which is plenty of time to just walk away
hey kiddo :)
Exactly... It's obvious the tailgate pauses for a few seconds after pressing the button.
He's 6'3" 6'4" so he has a few milliseconds less than most people.
Also. Just stand on the side of the vehicle and press it. With the switch right there, kids, short people, and people in wheelchairs can still reach the button. Not everyone is 6’3”!
Doug: The Grand Cherokee is cooler than most.
Also Doug: and it gets a 4/10
How tf do u know that already?
@@doctorvladandhisbluejaysd2802 There's this magical RUclips feature called skipping ahead
@@SirBroccolingtonIII wow
Typical DougScore ratings
Yeah!! kinda contradicting
Those toggle switches behind the steering wheel are incredible , on all Chrysler dodge vehicles they are so naturals for controlling volume and channels I loved them
Thanks Doug for this review. I’ve been looking for a good review on the GC-L and yours is by far the most in depth.
I suspect the message function names such as "rock climber" and "waterfall" will be the only off road adventures most of these Jeeps will ever see.
Your right, that’s the real question, is this a Real Jeep or Fancy dancy type type of jeep! The only hill climbing will be your driveway In Beverly Hills.
@@NewAgeDIY that can be said of 99.9% of all Grand Ch’s before they get to their third owner.
That’s how all newer (after 99) jeeps are
Holy shit, I just want to say bravo to Jeep for making a car with same model year as the damn year it was made
@Not RickRoll 👇 But I like Rick rolls☹️
Probably was planned for 2020 but ended up in 2021
Great review man 🤗 one of the best most comprehensive reviews I have watched so far especially the unusual features mentioned in the beginning 👍
The Wrangler looks like a Wrangler. It's had 'evolutionary' redesigns since it was still the CJ. If they did something 'radical' to it, it wouldn't look like a Wrangler.
They redid the land rover defender, seeing it in person does the design much more justice than when I first saw it online
Clearly you have NO clue about design. There are so many models out there which have had multiple complete redesigns and still look recognisable as themselves. What a stupid comment.
@@cenciende9401 How would you radically change the Wrangler while still keeping it looking like a Wrangler? 🤔
At 68k, that's still a very nice interior even compared to luxury brands.
Yeah but piano black.
@@UnrealOG137 just wash your filthy hands
@@spedracer55 wth? Doesn't matter how much your hands are clean,piano Black will always be disgusting, one of the major issues in modern Mercedes interiors
Haha, where I live all jeep models are sold as/at luxury dealers.
It's a dodge so iam sure they are all cheap materials that don't hold up
I work at the plant where these are made. If you hold 'OK' on the speedometer screen, youll get more traditional RPM and Speed gauges. Its a gorgeous vehicle for sure, ill be looking into one in the near future for myself!
When is the two row bring released
@@MRB1199 mid-late 2022!
@@itcomesinwavves have you seen it yet ? What's it like working there ? How long does ot take to make 1 car ..man I have a lot of questions
@@MRB1199 hahaha the 2 rows IMO are best, i plan on getting one for myself. Especially when paired with the hemi, VERY peppy. Were still in launch mode so i have a lot of answers but we put out roughly 250-350 trucks per shift.
STERLING Heights assembly?
Love that Jeep changed the number “1” icon on the digital displays to be the proper one with the little tip. Not as the current “I” that looks like a letter - a lowercase L or capital i
This is the best review for this vehicle I have seen and I have been watching a lot of them. Looking forward to buying myself one of these at the end of this month.🙌🏻
Doug Demuro is awesome at car reviews. He can keep me watching thru a whole 30 min video hahaha
"I know a lot of people love to watch this channel for, like, the supercar videos..."
Please, I'm still waiting for that Vibe GT review.
I love the head rest feature for the third row. Have some kids complaining in the back? Just tap a button to take care of that lmao
BONK
WOW Doug sure had his coffee this morning. What an animated intro !! Whole video actually... Italian hand emphasis galore.
Just bought 2023 grand Cherokee limited
First, we had an issue with our trunk door being unevenly closed, which more likely will cause water damage, they fixed it under the warranty but it was not an easy task going through with dealerships, customer service, or the service center. Anyways after that issue was fixed, AC blew out hot air randomly, had to make an appointment with the dealer, and had to talk to Jeep customer care, going back and forth 8 times to the dealer, but it has not been fixed. All they saying is sorry, and to be patient, all I did was be nice and patient with the dealers and Jeep customer care. It’s been my worst nightmare won't buy anything from them ever again! Bbbb
From the front and the sides, it looks like a lion. From the back, it looks like a lamb.
I see Tay under most of my favourite automotive RUclipsrs, but everytime I see him "Chocolate Rain" comes to my mind
The rear looks like a minivan...I can't unsee it.
@@franky9928 nah. Jeep has some reliable engines man. Learn more about vehicles before you spout stuff like that
@UC-pW2PSC5IHKoWldYt5VexQ Austin H's comment "Jeep has some reliable engines man" haha! Right!. But hey, you gotta admit... That convoluted, future nightmare engine bay is all part of the plan!!!
In the short term, it puts the 'mom and pop' repair shops out of business, and brings the dealer $ervice $enter more business... Then, in the long term, when the owner gets tired of the repeated service visits.. An inevitable new purchase guarantees future profits!!!! Planned obsolescence is very lucrative.
CHOCOLATE RAIN 🌧️ 🍫
COOL LOOKING SIDE, THE BACK LOOKS KINDA LAME 😔
If only there was a site for classic enthusiast cars from the 70s and earlier.
They should call that site
@Not RickRoll 🏙️👇 yes Rick Roll stop it we didn't fall for it
@@doctorvladandhisbluejaysd2802 Something related to QuirksandFeatures.... maybe CarsandBids? IDK I'm just dreaming
@@straightbusta2609 I could’ve sworn there was a website like that. I couldn’t find it though… should we ask Doug?
you guys realize that carsandbids is from 80s and above? has doug not mentioned this enough times?
The center console in the 2nd row folds forward for a flat load surface when the seats are down.
I have a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica, and before I had a 2014 Chrysler Town And Country and the button to close the back door is inside the car in both and I love that because that way you never need to raise your hand or anything like that to press the button. Getting out of the way is never a problem because it comes down pretty slowly and it beeps so you always know that it's coming down so I appreciate the fact that Chrysler minivans and SUV's have the button on the inside.
I’ve seen A LOT of these in Florida already. Not bad looking at all imo.
I really dig how they look too. I like how it is more squared off and not as bulbous.
@@TSL73 Agreed. The WK-whatever was too bubbly for me (don't get me wrong, it looks really good as a Summit edition). This one is amazing and holds a presence on the road.
I really caught my attention because I didn’t even know it existed. I thought is was the wagoneer for a second.
I’m happy that adaptive Cruise control is pretty much standard.
We just got a jeep L for our growing family, 5yo, 4yo, 18 month old and a new born in October! We love it. Works great for our kids, one thing to keep in mind is that the back seats do not have the lower hook attachments for car seats, works well for booster chairs tho.
I’m scared to get one because of their history of reliability, this one is a beauty tho, they really did amazing
11:15 - To me it looks like the center storage is hinged to the front for creating a flat load floor when all back seats are folded down. See 16:24
Yep. Looks like it
We Russians are madly in love with American cars, from old classic to modern! But to our great regret, it costs the same to clear a car from the USA, especially a classic one, as the car itself.Doug, thank you for the great car reviews, I wish you and your channel prosperity, people need it!
@@yungboicontigo9278, the USSR has been fallen apart for already 30 years now. Everything has changed.
Just like Iran
Bcuz some American car like Buick and Chevy assembled in Iran they was so futuristic and beautiful and even nowadays some oe pple buy them and rebuild for driving
What type of people drive them?
Every bureaucrat demands a curtsey and a tithe.
5:15 - ah yes, the neck-breaker function for the 3rd row passengers. I've waited for this :D
My 2014 Durango has the same feature.
I had the chance to see the interior of the new Grand Wagoneer and it’s unbelievable, as it should be for the price. And that 6.4 Hemi is to die for
I love dougs excitement for jeeps n suvs
The gauge cluster can display analog speedometer and tachometer if you hold down 'OK' on the speedometer screen.
Typical Doug problems...
Guage ?
That's really too bad. It's 2021, it's time to say "NO, you cretins can't have ridiculous ancient gauges."
@@jonc4403 Those ancient gauges are important for people who do more than just get in and put the car in drive.
@@Jaslath You mean people like Formula 1 drivers? Oh, wait, they don't have analog gauges any more either.
It's time for analog to disappear from our cars too.
I have 2019 Cherokee with the automatic rear hatch, and I love that the button is on the side. it may seem weird at first, but in practice it's great. Because as I'm walking up I open it with the key fob, and then once I have loaded whatever I got. I just tap the button in a seamless motion as I'm walking around to the drivers door. With the on the bottom of the hatch I would have to back up a little, then reach up for the button, then walk to the door. Nowhere near a seamless motion compared to it being on the side.
The button is on the side in my Durango, best place for it.
They should put a button in both places
@@pauldzim why?
@@pauldzim exactly, give people options. Many people get used to doing a certain thing for years and it becomes engrained!
@@dav8388 Sorry, that comment was meant for the smart people
Bought one in August. Laredo trim level. Cloth seats are even nice. Suprising amount of safety tech. For a base trim level. Love it.
I got mine yesterday, it’s amazing!🙌🏻💗🤗
Word of the day: *TREMENDOUSLY*
*year
But anyway, Doug finds various different ways to use the word tremendously.
The second row console opens forward so that when all the seats are folded flat, you can open the console forward to complete the load floor.
nice catch, 3rd row latches for kid seats too
This is what I was looking for. Ty..!
Wow, that being a Jeep and looking at the exterior styling, I did not expect that interior, nice!
My family rented a 2000/2001 Grand Cherokee back in Thanksgiving 2000 (long story). But I do seem to recall that it had a rumble seat-a pair of small (barely fit for a kid) seats that folded up from the cargo floor facing rearward. I seem to recall that they only had lap belts. This was the Laredo trim, for whatever that's worth.
I don’t know why people hate this design compared to the last, It looks incredible...
Not the design but the abysmal reliability, fit, finish, and cost of ownership beyond 100k miles
@@ozarkliving7263 the finish of this car is beautiful stfu
Agreed
@@ozarkliving7263 how can you know reliability on a car that has just come out? fit and finish is pretty good in the interior
I like it
The tailgate button inside the cargo bay, I remembered back from a video of the old Grand Cherokee, was meant to give easier access for people who are shorter and might have trouble reaching the button on the tailgate. Keep in mind that the Grand Cherokee is a globally-sold vehicle, including European, Asian, and Australian countries and people might have different heights. I once found myself testing that feature on a 2018 Grand Cherokee and I think it works well even though I am not short.
It gives you a couple seconds to move out the way aswell
our Jeep commander has the tailgate button on the inside as well and personally i love it that way! anyways great video Doug!!
Just love its size!!! As usual , great review!!
Can't wait to see the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat followed by the Demon version
We need this trim level, with a HellCat motor.
Don’t forget the track hawk
@@Hadi_765lt unfortunately no trackhawk. Jeep announced it not long ago. They're holding on to the v8s and performance stuff as long as they can, but like the rest of the world they're moving toward electrification
Found ya
@@christopherjb274 Track Hawk is not Canceled.... V8 Trackhawk is..... (Hint Tornado)
American automakers are finally catching up in terms of interior quality and features.
Let’s hope the worldwide dealership network get better.
I’ve continually had a bitter taste after Jeep UK were useless on about every aspect of them wrecking my Grand Cherokee, I since bought an older Porsche Cayenne with the same low range gearing as my beloved WK and the dealers and parts dept are a dream.
The Porsche costs me considerably less to run too on maintenance.
Only in the high luxury category, unfortunately
@Unspoken Unfound The grand Cherokee, Wrangler and Cherokee KL are all manufactured in the USA. Only the crappy Patriot is made in Italy. Please stop making assumptions and then trying to pass them along as fact.
@Unspoken Unfound it’s not just fiat. It’s an alliance between Jeep Dodge Ram fiat Chrysler. The HQ is in America. Under the umbrella they own Citroen and Maserati too. But still, jeep only shares parts with dodge , ram , and Chrysler. Sometimes with Maserati because they are trying in the US market. But this Jeep has a better interior than any Maserati imo
Try this for quality. Not even 4 year old BMW 5 series bought new. 8K miles on the clock. Noise coming from steering box. Dealer says it needs a new one at about USD 4K + labour. Now out of warranty. Let’s all stop associating quality or lack of it with race.
Love this review, as a multiple Jeep owner since '93 Doug is absolutely spot on about how this vehicle rates vs others in the same category and how most people and Jeep owners will feel about it. Very fair and honest review.
How reliable have your Jeeps been over the years?
I have a 2002 V8 engine with 246k miles. Replaced the V8 engine Instead of buying new.
@@bl1429 only 250k in 20 years not bad. the 4.7 or 5.9?
As always, love your reviews... I actually finding myself checking out new vehicles for the family from them... Love my Tahoe, but this might replace it sooner than later...
19:15 I will have to absolutely disagree, Jeep Wrangler people don't want massive change, the same, or similar, design is precisely what sells.
Yeah sometimes Doug really has no clue what he’s talking about lmao
@@AustinH7 nah I feel like he was correct here. Of course you wanna keep the square looking body all terrain style wrangler look but there is so much they could’ve done to keep that but make it look better. For example, I know those circular headlights are a characteristic on the Jeep’s but look at how Mercedes changed the g wagon circle headlights. Jeep could’ve made the circular headlights more intricate or at least a little more updates with better daytime running lights. Jeep also didn’t make many improvement on the removable panel situation , could be a lot easier.
Why would they start from scratch on an American icon?
Doug: "A redesign shouldn't be evolutionary in design"
Also Doug: "OMG look at the new Porsche 911!1!!!!"
*Changes taillights*
Everyone: WOAH THE NEW PORSCHE LOOKS SO GOOD
Doug, who is 7’ 15” tall, or about a foot or more larger than the average America: “This back seat is small, I don’t like it.” In the dictionary under hypocrisy is Doug.
Fax
@@colin-nekritz That's what a hypocrite like you would say.
Exactly.
I would prefer bmw messing around with designs and then people falling in love with it later instead of having the same car design for decades.
Thx for the review!!! Found my future car!!
I went at looked at this yesterday and it's beautiful. High-end across the board.
The camera cleaning feature would also be quite handy in the winter in places where it snows. It's not always practical to have to get out and wipe off your cameras because they're covered in snow.
Water on snow won't take the snow off.
@@sclogse1 Never heard of washer fluid eh bud?
I have this on my toyota. The water/washer fluid does wash away snow
Assuming the squirter doesn't freeze.
@@Dankman9 odds are its using the windshield wiper fluid and tapped into that reservoir tank (which is where the back window squirters also pull from), so if you use winterized fluid freezing shouldn't be a problem.
The Grand Cherokee L looks so much better than the new Grand Wagoneer. Also, this would look really good as a Trackhawk!
Trackhawk all the things!
I agree 100%
Doug's videos are legendary, but I have to disagree with something said here. Jeep did not mess up the styling on the latest wrangler. Overwhelming support for minimal styling changes can be found on nearly every jeep forum and throughout the jeep community. They absolutely nailed the latest wrangler.
Doug, some feedback on the rear lift gate button placement. I've found when I'm lifting something out of the back (box, grocery bags, etc), I can push the button and grab my stuff before it closes since it's right there. Also, I can push it with heavy stuff in my arms, without having to try to lift heavy stuff up to the "top". Not saying it's better, just that it's not necessarily negative.
And that way little people can reach the button to ^^
@@MBJaguar1007 Exactly, my wife can never reach the button on the Yukon XL.
You can also kick under the trunk to open/close it the tailgate.
0-60 mph in the high 6 secs is a very adequate and reasonable time for the overwhelmingly vast majority of daily drivers.
Its objectively fast in Europe. Our emission laws are much stricter, and cars are taxed based on emissions, on top of that gasoline is taxed to cost $9 a gallon so people care about fuel consumption a lot. Normal cars here do 0-60 in 8-12 seconds. Anything below 7 is considered fast. My Lexus GS450h (5.3 seconds) and my girls Volkswagen Polo GTI 2019 (6.1) beat pretty much 90% of anything you meet on the road. Except for the weekends when people take out their weekend toys.
In the Netherlands for example, American cars are unpopular due to taxes. This Jeep would be taxed at around $50.000 on top of cost and 21% VAT. Expect to pay $170k for something like this.
Jeep dealers wont even offer this model here lol
@@DutchManticore It’s so incredibly sad how dogmatic the religion of earth worship is in Europe now. You used to make such a great cars. Now you ignore China and India spewing 90% of the worlds pollution into the air and you pick on certain parts of America that you hate but Have never been to. Europe is a huge rip off to live in tiny living spaces for a ridiculous amount of money with crappy cars. It’s interesting now because the Europeans that I meet in the United States love our cars and wide-open spaces. You can stay in your crappy little apartment for €915 million
My car does like 12 seconds 0-60 lol
"Your cool stereo" - I know Doug's not an audio nerd like I am, but McIntosh is audio royalty. Only orgs like Linn or Audio Research could compete.
My JDM Subaru Legacy GT-B had it and it was pretty deteriorated by the time it was 15 years old and able to import. But I guess that’s paper cones for you
how well would Mark Levinson, ELS 3D, and Burmeister compare
@@VelocitronVoyager As long as you don't commit the cardinal sin and propose that Bose belongs on that list. Those names you mentioned are definitely good in my book.
@@k-peezy2723 hell no. anyone who says bose is good knows nothing about audio 🤦🏽♂️
@@VelocitronVoyager Bose is actually a super nice value when buying used(and specific good models). Take 601s for an example, they sound really nice, warm, with nice soundstage and they are a bargain. But, anything bought new from Bose is highly overpriced.
Manufactures are really stepping up now in terms of comfort and materials .. This is awesome Doug
Not Tesla
only if you’re willing to dish out lots of $$$$$. Look at the Laredo base of this car and you’ll see that they only care when you spend $60k plus. Can get more for your $$ buying non-American cars for
I believe the middle row console flips forward to allow for a flat load surface when all seats are down. I had a Taurus X years ago with the same seating configuration
Doug forgot to mention that Overland and Summit GCL’s have a standard hands free lift gate that can both be opened AND closed!
That interior is a perfect blend of rugged and classy. Jeep is truly in a lane of their own
Sucks that they were owned by Chrysler. Ticking time bomb.
I will also mention 1. Night vision 2. Rear seats cameras 3. Ambience lights and of course you can switch front screen to traditional dials other great review
Went from an older Tahoe to a new Durango and I have to say I really appreciate the position of the tailgate button. It's never blocked by cargo, but when you have your hands full of groceries you don't have to lift them or come back to close the gate. I don't know why you would want to have to reach up to close a power tailgate. Another thing that FCA did that a bunch of people don't like is the dual gear changer. I don't understand why people want a stick taking up room. I could imagine if people got more used to it the design team would hide it to give you more room. Like the F150 with the shifter that folds. Imagine not having it in the way at all.
I love how you cover all types of vehicles, and maintain consistency. Bravo!!!
I have been waiting on this for so long now and I'm so glad it's the review for today! Thank you for making my day doug!
I'm honestly super impressed by the interior design and the overall result but my only big worry is reliability since it is of course a Mopar.
Same
300k miles tf u talkin
@@rajanrairealty8979 Jeeps last forever, I'll never understand what makes people bash their quality. Very few other suvs are still around after 300k miles like a Jeep will be. Toyota's the only other brand that would come close.
@@ninja_tony anything will last forever if you keep fixing them.. doesn't mean it's a bad car if it needs fixing. But working at a Mopar dealership I see engines out of them daily lol. It's not a Toyota
@@RallyWrex really.... then which would you consider???
I used to have a 2010 extended exposition limited, and it also had the trunk button on the side. The thought process is that since it’s on the driver side, you’re supposed to be able to hit it as you walk around the car, from the side, back to the driver seat. Also, its pronounced 4 by E (4Xe).
The JGC L is basically just a higher trim DURANGO.
Heated/cooled/massage seats being it’s best feature- however the Durango has the bigger display.
The Durango really needs a refresh, it's been on the same platform since 2011
Yup!!! Im wondering if they making the regular Gran Cherokee, or this new L is a replacement for it?
I think Durangos are hideous 😷
@@lg.5280 They're making the regular Grand Cherokee next year.
They have the same 10.2" screen display and the Jeep has digital gauges. Also, the Jeep and Durango share zero parts in platform and structure. The Jeep is on the far more modern and rigid Giulia platform.
My family just got one in red, we named it ruby lol. thanks for this video, maybe we can discover some quirks and features we didn’t know about
Are the seats good? Heard they were too firm
@@blueryxfalls7949 the 2nd row are good. But the front 2 kinda suck ngl, they are rock hard
@@lawdawg3740 what a shame
@@lawdawg3740 Are they the same seats that this Summit has? I sat in a Laredo and felt they were pretty firm too, but the seats in this "look" like they should be better...
@@chynacash3138 it’s an overland L, all the message stuff makes it really solid and hard
Great review! 🙏🏻
I own a 2017 durango and sat in one of these… strikes me as a very well-updated durango. Better suspension and driveline, swanky interior, etc.
But if you look at them next to each other the body is very similar. I really think they did a great job here. Was looking to buy another durango and this one jumped to the top of the list.
The biggest problem with the Durango is that Dodge drivers are fuckin' assholes.
Now I’d like to see the comparison to the Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer when that’s released.
Wagoneer is Bigger in Everyway.... The same as the Explorer vs Expedition.
I thought this was the wagoneer!! Wow
I nearly bought this damn thing last week. I ended up not doing it, but my god the interior is insane. Was a blast to drive
Blast to drive? Blew the doors off your 15 year old minivan?
@@jeffk464 the interior is insanely nice, clearly u know nothing about cars. I never drove a car more than 2 years old
Ordered a Summit reserve in that darker green colour. Honestly loved this over the base wagoneer.
The interior is nice but all the gloss black plastic is a no. You can just see how gross it looks when it collects dust.
Buy electric
You got love the attention to detail on the flags.
My favorite thing about this review is that Doug casually showed us a couple of times an image of the short wheelbase model which is the one I’m really looking forward to see and drive.
I work the Line at the plant that builds these bad boys! Hell of a vehicle beautifully made! Next year you’ll love the next gen 2 row JGC!
They will sell every one you build
Any news on a new trackhawk?
@@colinmgbeke8729 Dont Expect a Hemi V8.
Junk
@@povertyspec9651 your car?
Doug: the type of guy to wear a grey shirt to match his grey 4/10 “improved” Cherokee.
The exterior is more refined, which is part of why I chose it. The L has the long part after it because it’s the “long” 3rd row version of the GC. I feel that the L stands more for luxury than anything. Love my GCL!
How has it been so far
They use cheap steel and materials for the frame so had some spare change to nip and tuck the interior… Crash on this is going be a massacre…
@@persaud101weird. How did it get a 5 star rating on a crash test. 🤔
@@JS-cz6cj it didn't
@@persaud101it did.
Hey doug! Love your videos and have been a long time fan, I would Love to see a review on a Ford expedition Max 😊
I think the prior model was absolutely beautiful. Just about perfect! I think it was the best looking Jeep ever. And man it’s hard to improve on perfection!
Hit the nail on the head
Would love a review of the McIntosh sound system. I have heard it is absolutely and gloriously insane.
McIntosh is famous for amps, not speakers.
@@sclogse1 I'm sure it would have a McIntosh Amp? Wouldn't it?
if SavageGeese ever review this vehicle you should watch their review. they always post measurements and comment on good sound systems
I saw a white Grand Cherokee L v6 suiting at the dealer in the rain the other day. It’s looks really good. I like it.
The entire interior design is just very intuitive. I’m super impressed.
I dont like the $70k price point though. Fully loaded Kia Telluride, fully loaded Nissan Pathfinder are very similar with better value retention year-over year. JGC loses $10k a year in value….
@@gial8862 Cars are not meant to be appreciating assets. Although if you pay attention to used car prices, that’s pretty much what is happening right now. Won’t last forever tho. Also, GCL is closer to Audi and Mercedes than to KIA. Korean auto manufacturers are doing well, no doubt. But their trim levels are limited. I can’t get infrared on a Hyundai.
@@deepthoughtswithjessica , Certain manufacturers have vehicles which hold their value better than others. JGC has one of the worst. So the price point is not low enough to account for the fact that their JGC will be worth $10k less next year. Meanwhile, buy a Toyota Land Cruiser for $95k new, and resell it in 5 years for $75k or more, depending.
@@gial8862 LOL, the interior and exterior design of a landcruiser is inferior. No thanks. To each their own. I love my GCL!🙌🏻
@@gial8862 the land cruiser is insanely reliable. This car will probably suffer from more reliability issues down the line. The interior is fantastic though, such an incredibly massive step up over the last model.
more than few errors on this one, Dougy boy:
There is an option for dial gauges in the cluster, guess you just missed it when scrolling through.
The center console in the 2nd row is front hinged to allow a flat load floor with all seats down.
The glass with the 2 Grand Wagoneer silhouettes will not fit on the 5-seater, as the entire length difference is behind the c-pillar, so that glass is too long for the 5-seater.
The buttons to raise and lower the 3rd row are 1-touch. You do not need to keep them depressed to keep the seats moving.
The rear hatch button is where it is because putting it in the hatch itself is a problem for shorter people to reach, which you are not. Your tall privilege is showing, buster:)
Regarding the engine choices, don't recommend the V6 until you drive it. It is utterly inadequate for this vehicle. You're correct that the V8 is underwhelming; but the V6 is PATHETIC in this application. Passing and merging will be uncomfortable/stressful with the V6.
He's getting slopier as he goes. Probably trying to rush through reviews because he's getting too busy with the bidding website. A real shame
Ok sounds like you outdid doug. Time to make your own channel :)
Great points but I wouldn't call the V8 "underwhelming" at least in terms of acceleration. 6.5 to 7 seconds is plenty of acceleration to 60 for a family 3 row SUV. The gas mileage around town at 14mpg is an embarrassment thought in 2021 for a newly released vehicle! A turbo V6 like in the BMW X5 is what this needed giving better acceleration and fuel efficiency.
Wow. "Very serious errors"
We are lucky that you are here for us, Tommy boy.
@@MIZUNOMP60 That acceleration is fine lol Doug over exaggerates sometimes
5:02 Doug cleaning both cameras!
Nice review. As an FYI, the ‘86 300E had a button on the dash to drop the rear head rests. I owned an 87.
Its a big statement to say that I Trust Doug's reviews of cars, when I feel it hard to trust any form of media now a days... Please keep the honest reviews coming Doug, I hope to keep trusting you for years to come!
can't wait to hear about those rims on that Genesis crossover Doug was standing in front of for the Cars and Bids promo
Yeah that caught my eye real quick. I'm sure it's been done before but I've never seen it or even realized you could do that.
@@baronvonjo1929 it looks cooler in real life saw one parked it was so cool
Caught my eye right away. Did not like the looks, but it may have just been the angle. Think they'll look better in person
Doug with his final conclusion - if you have captain seats then you can seat 6 people.
I am amazed.!!
Doug the type of guy to talk about the folding head rest in the 3rd row with the head rest folded in the drivers seat
We have one. Black summit reserve with the tan/brownish interior (same as this one). We love it.